What are the schools like in Badger, AK?

Badger is served primarily by Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. The district operates 20 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.5:1.

What is the median household income in Badger?

The median household income in Badger, AK is $87,169 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Badger, AK?

Badger has an average high temperature of -2.2°F in January and 70.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 53.1 inches.

Badger, AK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Badger, AK affordable or expensive?

Badger's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Badger is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $274,600 and the median rent is $1,461 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Badger, AK?

Badger has a violent crime rate of 235.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1179.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Badger, AK a Good Place to Live?

Badger is a small city of 19,182 in Alaska, with a median household income of $87,169 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Badger stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Badger is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Badger city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.0

Badger's overall cost of living index is 103.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Badger costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Badger, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$274,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,461	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,169	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Badger's violent crime rate is 235.4 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

235.4 /100k

Property Crime

1179.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Badger is served primarily by Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Badger, AK	National Avg
School District	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	—
Elementary Schools	20	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Badger sees average highs of -2.2°F in January and 70.9°F in July, with 13.5 inches of annual precipitation and 53.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Badger, AK
Average High — January	-2.2°F
Average High — July	70.9°F
Annual Precipitation	13.5"
Annual Snowfall	53.1"

Demographics

Metric	Badger, AK	National Avg
Population	19,182	—
Median Age	34.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	25.5%	22.2%
65 and over	11.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Pole, AK 3 mi Fairbanks, AK 8 mi Moose Creek, AK 9 mi Steele Creek, AK 9 mi Two Rivers, AK 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Badger

Badger, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99705

Badger vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Badger, AK affordable or expensive?

Badger's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Badger roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $274,600 and median rent is $1,461/month.

What is the crime rate in Badger, AK?

Badger's violent crime rate is 235.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1179.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Badger?

Public schools in Badger are operated by Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. The district has 20 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Badger, AK a good place to live?

Badger, AK has a population of 19,182, a median household income of $87,169, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Badger?

Badger averages -2.2°F in January and 70.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.5 inches with about 53.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Badger?

Badger, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99705.

What is the population of Badger?

The population of Badger, Alaska is 19,182 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Badger?

Key numbers for living in Badger: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $274,600, median household income $87,169, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Badger side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.